Eldepryl is a neuro-protection agent that keeps your nerve cells away from damages and nerve-racking conditions. Eldepryl can energize your psyche with its antidepressant like effects and help you overcome painful anxiety disorder situations. Being one of the oldest drugs in its class, Eldepryl is a legend.

Eldepryl – Summary:
Eldepryl is the brand name of selegiline hydrochloride, a levorotatory acetylene derivative of phenethylamine. Eldepryl is an MAO inhibitor and it is commonly referred to in the clinical and pharmacological literature as l-deprenyl. Eldepryl was first used as a ‘psychic energizer’ in the mid-1960s. However after years of research, Eldepryl is found to be an effective protector of Dopamine, a chemical in the brain that controls the tremors, contraction and nervous breakdowns related to anxiety. Eldepryl helps in the treatment of diseases like Parkinson’s disease, and may cure other medical problems too.

Eldepryl Mechanism:
The precise information on the chemical mechanisms that make Eldepryl a successful treatment for anxiety related tremors and spasms are not exactly elucidated. Selegiline is best known for its feature of irreversible inhibition of monoamine oxidase (MAO), an intracellular enzyme that is associated with the outer membrane of mitochondria. Eldepryl protects selective cells in the age-related dopaminergic nervous system degeneration from the increase of the non neuron brain cells that contain MAO-B. Eldepryl may be combined with other drugs for the successful treatment of certain ailments.

Eldepryl Safety Measures:

• Eldepryl is not meant for children, geriatrics, and pregnant and breast feeding women
• Eldepryl should be avoided by people with liver and kidney diseases
• Don’t take Eldepryl if you have stomach ulcer
• Avoid foods with high tyramine content, like cheese, smoked or pickled meat, fish and poultry, fermented meats and sausages, fava and overripe fruits
• Avoid alcohol and other beverages like wine and beer
• Keep away from caffeine containing foods and beverages like coffee and chocolate
• Don't indulge in any activities that would require mental alertness, as it may lead to occupational hazards

You may need to talk to your doctor if you are using any of the drugs given below, or have used one in the last two weeks:

• Antidepressants
• Tricyclics
• Sertraline
• Nefazodone
• Venlafaxine
• Paroxetine
• Fluoxetine
• Meperidine
• Fluvoxamine
• Narcotic painkillers

Eldepryl Dosage Information:

• Eldepryl is available both in capsule and tablet forms
• Eldepryl comes in 5 mg and 10 mg tablets and capsules
• 5 mg twice a day is the recommended dose
• Eldepryl should be taken at breakfast and lunch
• 10 mg a day is the recommended maximum dose
• Eldepryl dose can be gradually reduced after the initial three days
• Never double dose on Eldepryl
• Call emergency if overdose symptoms like seizure occur
• Always follow the instructions on the label or take a doctor’s direction

Eldepryl Storage:

• Eldepryl should be stored in room temperatures between 15 and 30 degree Celsius
• Eldepryl should be stored away from the reach of children
• Eldepryl should be stored away from heat and light
• Eldepryl shouldn’t be stored in moist and damp places, like the bathroom or kitchen
• Eldepryl should be stored in its original air tight containers
• Eldepryl with outdated labels should be discarded

Eldepryl Side Effects:
You may need to immediately stop taking Eldepryl and consult a doctor, if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Severe headache
• Swelling of the tongue, lips, face etc
• Breathing problems
• Closing of the throat
• Sweating profusely with cold and fever
• Convulsions
• Lack of body and mental coordination
• Agitation
• Restlessness
• Chest pain
• Enlarged pupil
• Photo hypersensitivity

You may continue the intake of Eldepryl, though it is advisable to talk to a physician if any of the following signs occur:

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Mild headache
• Mild agitation
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Insomnia
• Sore neck